Big Bass Bonanza at a glance
Big Bass Bonanza from December 2020 is the first game in Pragmatic Play's fishing series and the reason there are dozens of Big Bass spin-offs today. It works the classic way with five reels, three rows and ten fixed lines.
- Provider
- Pragmatic Play
- Released
- December 2020
- Grid
- 5 × 3
- Ways to win
- 10 paylines
- RTP
- 96.71%
- Volatility
- high
- Max win
- 2,100x
- Bonus buy
- no
Rules: how Big Bass Bonanza works
Big Bass Bonanza has 5 reels, 3 rows and 10 fixed paylines. A win needs at least three matching symbols on a line, counted from left to right starting on the first reel. Only the highest win per line is paid.
The return to player (RTP) of the standard version is 96.71%. That is an average over a very large number of spins, not a promise for a single session. Casinos may run versions with a lower RTP; the in-game info menu shows the value that applies.
The maximum win is capped at 2,100x your stake. At €1 per spin that would be €2,100; if a bonus reaches the cap, the round ends automatically.
Free spins, features and bonus round
In the free spins, fish symbols carry cash values. If the fisherman lands as a wild at the same time, he collects every visible fish value; without the fisherman the fish pay nothing. Every fourth fisherman collected extends the free spins and raises the multiplier on collected values, first to 2x, then to 3x and finally to 10x.
Scatter symbols trigger the free spins. How many scatters you need and how many spins you get is shown in the paytable; in most games of this kind the free spins can be retriggered during the bonus.
Money symbols carry fixed values as multiples of your stake. They only pay out when a collector symbol lands on the grid and picks them up.
Play the Big Bass Bonanza demo for free
Play-money version straight from the provider. No account, no deposit. 18+ only.
The demo runs with play money directly on Pragmatic Play's server. It is the easiest way to get to know the grid, the features and the swings before real money is involved. The demo window only loads after you click, so the page stays fast.
Big Bass Bonanza with the BlazeBet bonus: wagering and a worked example
At BlazeBet, slots count 100% towards the welcome bonus wagering (100% up to €1,000, 15x wagering, 30 days). Big Bass Bonanza is therefore suitable for clearing the bonus.
A worked example with real numbers: with a €100 bonus and 15x wagering on the bonus, you need to wager €1,500. At €1.00 per spin, that is 1,500 spins. With an RTP of 96.71%, the theoretical loss over that stretch is about €49.35. If BlazeBet counts deposit plus bonus, the total wager and the expected loss double.
With high volatility, the balance can run out before the free spins arrive. A smaller stake per spin stretches the budget over more rounds.
Volatility, hit rate and budget
As a rough rule of thumb for a game with high volatility: plan a budget for about 300 spins, which at €0.50 per spin is €150. That gives you a reasonable chance of seeing the bonus round. Set a limit and a time frame beforehand, and do not raise your stake to chase losses.
At 96.71% the slot has an above-average RTP, but the 2,100x maximum win is comparatively low. More potential comes with Bigger Bass Bonanza and Big Bass Splash.
More from Pragmatic Play and similar games
Big Bass Bonanza is part of the Pragmatic Play portfolio. If you are looking for a similar experience, try Big Bass Splash, Big Bass Splash 1000 and Big Bass Halloween Splash 1000. All slots are listed in our slot overview, games with real dealers in the live casino section. How wagering, deadlines and game contributions work for the welcome bonus is explained on the bonus page.
